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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22
How and When to Water Horses.

If the owners of horses would bear in
mind the fact that the stomach of horse
will contain only from twelve to sixteen
quarts, and that, therefore, a pailful of
water will fill the stomach of an ordinary
animal much collie and indigestion would
be avoided.
The giving of water is not less import
ant than feeding. During journey, and
especially in hot weather, the team should
be allowed to drink at every opportunity
if they will. But at no time should they
be allowed to fill themselves with water
Four quarts is enough at any time, unless
a long distance has been driven. Then
four quarts is enough for the first draft
At the end of twenty minutes each horse
should be allowed a pailful if he will
drink it. Generally he will not do SO, but
if allowed he may take two or three pail
fuls at the first draft and always to his
damage. The water drank does not re-
main in the stomach. 1t passes into the
large intestine and thence to the bowels,
being taken up along the passage by the
absorbents. If large quantities of water
are given, the horse sweats or stales pro-
fusely, and the system is depleted. Collie,
indigestion and other complications aris-
ing from improper watering and feeding
kill more horses than all other causes
combined
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22

Iowa has issued sweeping quarantine
proclamation against Illinois. 1t abso-
lutely prohibits all calves and stock cattle
from any part of Illinois, and all cattle
kept within the last six months in Cook
county Chicago or any counties adjoin-
ing it. Other cattle must come with UNI
doubted assurance Of being free from OK
posture to contagious disease.
The timbered lands OF the south are fast
falling into the hands of wealthy syndi-
Gates of both native and foreign capitalists.
About the middle of last month n Dutch
syndicate of bankers in Amsterdam, IIol-
land, acquired from the Land and Mort
gage company lmitedD nearly 900 square
miles of heavily timbered lands in west
Florida. This is the largest single trans
action in Florida since the great Disston
sale in 1881.
All kinds of stock, except sheep and
swine, have decreased in value in Dakota
In California sheep are advancing in
price but horses, mules, cattle and hogs
are much lower in price than they were
two years ago.
Sheep are proving Improbable in Kan
sas, where, however, there is n large in
crease of other farm animals.
A correspondent writing from Fort AS
sinibone, NJ, II, classes the winter just
past rs the most severe one Montana has
experienced in twenty-five years, and be
lieves that it marks an epoch in cattle
raising in the northwest.
Over Sc, 400, 100000 is the estimated
value of the horses, mules cows, oxen
and other cattle, sheep and swine in this
country on Jan. /, 1887.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22

Thousands of people every morning look
up to the signal flags on the public build
ings in the cities to know the forecasts Of
weather for the day, but to great num-
bers they are only an evaporation, be-
cause the Interpretation of the red and
blue moon and star and crescent are con-
tinually slipping from mind, and the
memorandum card is always getting mis-
laid. An easy method of fixing the read
ings in mind has been suggested by an ex-
change, and is as follows: Red, the color
OF fire, means amount of heat; blue, the
color Of the sky, amount of moisture; and
in each case that figures containing most
surface means most in quantity. Thus,
the red moon means much heat-rising
temperature; red star, less heat-station-
airy temperatures; red crescent, less heat
lower temperature. The blue moon is
much moisture-general rain or snow;
blue star, less moisture-local rain or
snow; blue crescent, least moisture-fair
weather The "cold wave'' is easily re-
membered without mnemonics.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22
Remedy for Hog Cholera.

The Southern Cultivator some time ago
published a communication from well
known planter of Calhoun county, Geor-
gia, telling how he had checked the raw
ages of cholera among his swine by
mixing with their food moderate guam
tity of soda A recent issue of The Guilt
vator contains letter from w. X.
Crosswell, Marionville, S. c., who tried the
remedy. For ten days after the cholera
made its appearance he fed his hogs n
liberal quantity of soda and salt, mixed
with ground food, twice n day, after that
giving occasional doses. He claims that
the sick animals recovered and he has not
had u case of cholera since.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22

The ensilage system is becoming more
popular every day. The expense of con-
structing q silo is not necessarily great.
Building it of stone, cutting or chatting
the material, putting it in as hastily as
possible and heavily weighing it-all
these have been found not to be absolutely
necessary. A silo can be built of lumber,
the material put in slowly each layer two
or three feet deep being allowed to heat,
and the whole can be covered so as to
keep out the air The results will be sat
isfactory.
If you want to make an experiment take
a hogshead, pack it with green forage and
heavily weight it, The chief points to be
observed are exclusion of air and solidity
of foundation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22
The Verdict Unanimous

W. ID. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind. testifes
II can recommend Electric Bitters as the
very best remedy. Every bottle sold has
given relief In every case. One man took six
bottles, and was cured OF Rheumatism of 10
years standing" Abraham Hare, druggist,
Bellvlle, Ohio, ailirms 1.-The best selling med
icne have ever handled in my 20 years ex-
perience. is Electric Bltters." Thousands of
Others have added their testimony, so that
the verdict is unanimous that Electric Bitters
do cure all diseases of the Liver, Kidneys or
Blood. Only half collar bottle at Beaupre
Lowrey's Drug Store.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22
A MEDIUM EXPOSED.
A Seance Unceremoniously interrupted
by Curious Investigators.

BOSTON, April IA lively scene was
enacted at the house No. 96 West Concord
street this afternoon which resulted in
the exposure of the we'll known spiritual
istic medium, Hannah V. Ross, who
has by her success as medium at
tracted many prominent people. 1t
seems that number of gentlemen
formed themselves into committee of
investigation and for three weeks have
been quietly watching the proceedings at
each seance. They became convinced
that gigantic fraud was being practiced
and Just before the sitting this afternoon
one OF them swore out warrant for the
arrest of Mrs Ross and her husband, who
is her manager. Two policemen in citi.
zens' clothes were smuggled into the
room and were held ready to assist the
exposure committee.
The seance had been progressing some
45 minutes when the spirit of young
girl appeared. While posturing before
the audience, Mr.. Woods of
Hayerhill grabbed the supposed apparition
and the other members of the committee
rushed for the cabinet and others still Sc
cured Mr.. and Mrs. Ross. The captured
spirit was found to be young girl of IA or
10 years of age, robed very scantily in
white. Her clothing was found in the
cabinet together with many "properties"
consisting cons; OF wells; masks, etc. The prin-
cipal articles of Mrs. Rosss usual attire
were also found in the cabinet and seized
by the members of the committee. Mr..
and Mrs Ross with some of their in
timately interested friends made a hard
struggle and several of the invading par
ty received blows in the struggle. The
medium and her husband were finally
carried to the station house where they
are now locked up. The warrant charges
them with obtaining money under false
pretenceS.
Mrs. Ross was quite prominent in spir
itualistic circles in Providence, where it is
stated her trickery was exposed some
three years ago. This is said to be the
first case of an arrest for this particular
kind of swindling that has ever been made
in this State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22

Mass Meeting at Alburgh Springs-Ad-
dresses by ex Gov. Smith and Others.

Mass Meeting at Alburgh Springs-Ad-
dresses by ex Gov. Smith and Others.
ALBURGH SPRINGS, April IA large
public meeting was held here to day to
encourage the extension of the Canada
and Atlantic railroad from LaColle, P.
c., to this point. Only ~ miles of track
are necessary to complete the link, which
gives direct communication with Ottawa.
Among those present to address the meet
ing were j. Gregory Smith, president OF
the Central Vermont, George Ayres, man
ager of the Vermont CONSTRUCTION COM
pany, and Charles Hibbard OF Ottawa.
There were also large delegations from
Ciarenceville, ST. Thomas and other inter
ested Canadian towns present.
The estimated cost of the extension Is
$4,000. IL built the road will pass
through Alburgh Springs and the scheme
receives much encouragement.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22
Astounding SucGess.y

Ii Is the duty of every person who has used
B0chtc's German Syrup to let its wonderful
qualities be kn wn TO their trends in curing
CONSUMPTION, severe Coughs, Group, Asthma
Pneumonia, and in fact all throat and uuu
diseases. No person can usei without imme-
date relief. Three doses will relieve any case
and we consider 1t tn, duty of all Drug gisl |
i've, at least to thy one bottle, as $4,000 doztu
bottles were sold last year, and no one case
where II failed was reported. Such medicine
as the German Syrup cannot be too wide y
known. Ask your druggist about It. SAMPLE
bottles to try, sold ut 10 cents. Regular size
20 cents: Sold by all Druggists and Dealers
in the United States and Canada.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22
What II Did for an Old LADY.
Coshocton Station, N. Y, Dec. %, 1884

CosToct0n Station, N. 2, Dec. 2s, 1884.
GENTS "A number OF people had been U.s.
Ing cur Bitters here, and with marked effect
In tact. one case. a lady of over seventy
years, had been sick for years, and Tor the
past ten years have known her she has not
been able TO be around half the time. About
six no tbs ago she got 80 feeble she was
helpless. Her old remedies. or physicians, be-
ing OF no avail. sent to Dep SIT, forty-fve
miles, and got a battle of Hop Bitters. 1t had
such a very beneficial effect on her that one
bottle improved her so she was atle to dress
herself and walk about the house. When she
nad taken the second bottle she was able to
take care of her own room and walk out to.
her neighbours and has improved all the time
since. My wife and children also have de-
rived great benefit from their use.
W. B. HATHAWAY,
Agt. U. s. Elk. Co.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22
-LEPROSY-

and consequently incurabe. 1t is impossible to de.
scribe her suferngs. Her body from the crown OF
her head to the soles Of her feet was mass OF decay
masses of flesh rotng of and leaving great cavities
Her fingers es,ered and three four nails dropped
on at one time Her limbs contracted by the fearful
liberation and for several years she did not leave
her bed. Her weight reduced from 1875 to Go lbs
Perhaps some faint idea of her condition can be
CLEANED from the fact that three pounds Of Cosmo-
line or ointment were used per week in dressing her
sores. Finally the physicians acknowledged their
defeat by this Black Wolf, and commended the suf
ferer TO her all-wise Creator.
Her husband hearing wonderful reports OF the use
OF SwIFT's SPECIFIC Is s. So prevailed on her to
try II as last resort. She began its under pro
test but soon found that her system was being re
lleved of the poison as the sores assumed a red and
healthy color, as though the blood was becoming
pure and active Mrs Bailey continued the S. s. s.
until last February; every healed; she dis
carded chair and cruchcs, and was for the first time
in twelve years a well woman. Her husband, Mr.
c. A. Bailey is in business at IN Blackstone Street.
Boston, and will take pleasure in giving the details
Of this wonderful cure Send 10 us for Treatise on
Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free.
TIE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co. Drawer 8. Atlanta Ga
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22
FARM AND GARDEN.
ONE WAY OF MAKING PLANT LABELS
THAT WILL LAST YEARS.
Care of. Spring Lambs-A Remedy for
Hog Cholera How and When to
Water Horscs-SimpIe and Ornamental
Beds for Flower Gardens.


Beds for Flower Gardens.
When the question of laying out a
flower garden arises, as it will with many
at this season of the year, the locality is
the first thing to be decided upon. AS to
this, it is not advisable to renounce u
smooth, velvety expanse of grass in front
of the house in favor Of flower beds. The
cultivated taste forms lawn unbroken by
beds of flowers rs the most pleasing and
suitable approach to a house Such read
ers as accept this idea will therefore locate
their flower gardens at one side or in the
rear of the dwelling. Where there is q
veranda at the back of the house this lat
ter is an enjoyable location. The inmates
of the house enjoy flower garden most
when it is within view of sitting or living
rooms. With the rounds of daily work
come many opportunities to admire the
beauty of the flowers close at hand. Then,
too, being much in sight, plants will not
be neglected, as might be the case if a
special visit were required in order to in
spect them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22
Closed Letter Pouch Stolen.

LOUISVILLE. KY, April bit was dis
covered this morning that the New AL
bany closed pouch which left the Louis.
vile postotfice at $40 last evening, was
robbed at Jacksonville station, Indian
apolis depot, last night. The pouch was
found upon the platform cut open and
rified of its contents. The extent of the
loss is not yet known.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22
4 Husbands Testimony.

My wife was troubled for years with
blotches, moth pat ches and plmples on her
face which nearly annyed the lie ort of her.
She spent many dollars on the thousand in
falible tO cures, with nothing but injurious
effects. lady friend OF Syracus', N. Y.
who had had similar .exrer ence md had been
cured with Hop Bitters, induced her I try il.
one bottle has made her face as smoo n, fair
and soft as chid's and given her such health
that IL seems almost miracle.
MEMBER OF CANADIAN PARLIAMENT.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22
High Water in Wisconsin,

MILWAUKEE, April ia Grand Rap.
ids, Wis, despatch says the rise in the
Wisconsin river at that point is the high.
est since 1871, and the water is still rising.
Reports from Merrill say the water there
is the highest ever known. Much damage
is feared to mill property. 1t is now rain
inc 1900
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22
Apparent Discrepancy.

CHICAGO April Decentralization shows
there is an apparent discrepancy of from
$4,000 to $4,000 in the accounts of S. j.
Doggett, cashier in the freight Office of
the Pan Handle railroad in this city. Dog
gett has been dismissed He claims he
has paid vouchers enough to cover the
shortage.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22
A Hotel Burned In Amsterdam and Foul
Lives Lost.

AMSTERDAM, April ia hotel in the
centre of the city, which was crowded
with guests who came here to join in the
festivities in honor of the kings birthday,
caught fire last night and was entirely de-
strOyed. Four of the inmates were killed
and several sustained injuries of a more
or less severe character
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22
Another Defaulter Missing,

HoBoKEN n. j., April l5.-It is reported
that Water Register Murphy of this city
has absconded and is defanlter to a
large amount. Mr.. Murphy has held the
Office for 10 years and his accounts have
never been examined. He is Unmarried.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22

After the lamb is few days old, If
thought necessary it may be taught to
suck some warmed sweetened cows milk,
and any help to its growth, in the shape
Of extra food, will be useful. There is
danger, however, of over feeding young
lamb, which may be worse than under
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22
Wonderful Popularity of the
Renowned Medicine.
The Greatest Curative Success Of the
Aga Voice from the People.

No medicine introduced to the public has
ever met with the success accorded to Hon
Btters. IL stands to-day the best known
curative article in the world. Its marvellous
renown is not due to the advertising il has
received: IL is fomous by reason Of its in
herent virtues IL does y that is claimed for
it. IL is the most pow rful. speedy and effec-
tive agent known for the building up of de-
bilitated systems. The following witnesses
are offered to prove this
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22

DO not despare of curing your sck-h HEAD
ache, when you can so easily obtain Carter s
Little Liver Pills. They will effect a prompt
and perma nent cure. Their action is mild
and natural.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22

This consists in fastening with small
screw short piece of label over the name,
as seen ut Fig. l; cross section of the
label is shown at Fig. 2, and at Fig. the
cover is partly raised This arrangement
may be applied to any size of labels.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22
An Improved Plant Label.

Various devices to prevent the washing
off of the names written on plant labels
have been invented from time to time. A
novel one, suggested by an Illinois CORE
spondcnt of The American Agriculturist
is shown in the illustration.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22
ORNAMENTAL BEDS.

Stars or diamonds can be planted with
tall growing plants in the center, using
lower growers about them and edging the
beds with such plants as sweet alyssum,
candytuft or mignonette. A charming
circular bed can be made by using calliop-
sis in the center in sufficient quantity to
form a mass when the plants have devel-
oped. Surround it with white phloX and
use mignonette as border. If you have
a plant of perennial lakespur of the in
tense blue variety to set in the center the
effect will be heightened. You can make
very effective combinations with gerani-
ums of different colors. The pink varie-
ties are most pleasing when used in guam
titles. 1t will be found that all plants are
more effective by themselves, or at least
in considerable quantities, than when
mixed with others.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-23
YOU TRAVEL

Line selected by the United States Government 10 cs1
Ess- Nal
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-23
SHERIFF'S SALE.

Byvirtue Of special Execution and Fee Bill
No. 252 issued ont Of the clerks office Of the
county couri Of Rock Island county, and state of
Illinois, and to me directed, whereby am COM
manded to make the amount Of a certain judg-
ment recently obtained against Charles schultz
in favor Of Diedriech Glnesing ont of the lands,
tenements, goods and chattels Of the said defend
anss Charles Schultz, have levied upon the fol-
lowing property, to-wit:
That portion Of the south half GS) Of the north
half G1J Of the southwest quarter ~ Of the
southwest quarter 90 of section five 49, in town
ship No. Seventeen U7) north OF range one ~
west of the fourth principal meridian; commenc-
ing at the northwest corner Of said south half "
of the north half Ga) of the southwest quarter Il
OF the southwest quarter (,4) of said section
thence east parallel with the north side OF said
section eighty 800 rods more or less TO the east
side Of said southwest quarter (l4) u the south
west quarter co; thence south twenty (20) rods
to southeast corner Of said south half q Of north
half (1f) Of southwest quarter ~ Of the south
west quarter (4) Of said section; thence west
twenty-six and two-thirds esq rods; thence
north parallel with the west side Of said section
twelve G2) rods; thence west parsllel with the
third (531s) rods; thence north eight (sl rods TO
the place Of beginning, containing six (6) acres
all IN Rock Island comfy, state Of Illinois.
Therefore. according to said command. shall
expose for sale, at public auction, all the right.
title and interest Of the above named Charles
Schultz, in and to the above described property,
on Tuesday the Goth day Of December, 1887, at 2
O'Clock p. M, at the north door Of the court
house in the city Of Rock Island, in the county OF
Rock Island and state Of Illinois, for cash in hand
10 satisfy said execution and &c bill.
Dated at Rock Island, this 29th dav Of Novem-
Der, A. D.. 1887. L. 5. SILVIS,
Sheriff OF Rock Island county, Illinois
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-23

The Wichita. Kan y Eagle of the 18th
speaks of the opening of the new Rock
Island passenger depot there the day
previous. 1t says:
Yesterday the new Rock Island passen-
ger depot was thrown open to the public.
This elegant and attractive building is
one OF the ornaments of East Douglas;
two stories in height, built after modern
and beautiful design, of pressed brick
with stone trimming slate roof, well
sheltered platforms, large hallway and
well lighted. well ventilated rooms.
Upon the lower floor are the baggage,
dining and waiting rooms and ticket
office; on the second are nine rooms,
sleeping apartments and parlors for the
use Of Capt Lamont and his guests
Yesterday noon a dinner was served in
the dining room; q large, airy well light
ed room, set with new furniture, clean
table linen and elegant new china and
silver table service. Capt. Lamont, in
whose charge is this department. proved
himself genial, obliging landlord, ap-
pearing proud Of his elegant new quar-
ters and striving with his corps of atten-
tive servants TO cater well to the wants
of his guests.
Among the guests noted are Capt. and
Mrs. Geo. Lamont of this city, Capt
Lamont's brother. Alex. being in charge
of the eating houses on that division OF
the road. Alex. Steele and lady, Geo
Steele and lady.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-23
The Paving Teller's foundations,

When the doors OF the bank close the pay
ing teller counts his cash to see that the
amount on hand corresponds with the
amount called for by the books. He puts his
cash balance in the bank vault and quits
work until the next morning. From the
time he leaves the bank until the hour for
him to reappear the next morning no one of
the officers of the bank knows where he is.
In fact. he NAV stay away a connie of DAYS
on the plea of illness, and if he is well regard
ed by his superiors in the hank his absence
does not ranss susnicion FxnraSs trains